How To Use Essential Oils During Labor

You can use the oil in the final stages your third trimester after consent from your doctor to calm you and alleviate feelings of anxiety and to set the stage.

How to use essential oils during labor. Use as a colic relief for baby after delivery always talk to your doctor before doing this. An easy way to use lemon is to put a few drops on the cap and have the laboring mom hold it on her own. Lemon is my most used essential oil in my doula bag. If you experience cramps during labor dilute the oil with a carrier oil and rub it on your lower abdomen. Besides relieving pain this essential oil can also help heal a tear after childbirth as well.

Lavender citrus jasmine salvia salvia officinale bitter orange citrus aurantium rose rosa centifolia geranium rose and rose plant rosa damascena. Stir well and store in a cool dark place. To help ease any remaining discomfort you feel try using marjoram essential oil. Unfortunately the second part of this webinar didn t record properly but there is still a lot of great information about essential oils during labor. Simply smelling and inhaling the.

According to the studies that we reviewed the following essential oils may be especially helpful during labor. Best uses during labor and delivery. Required fields are marked comment. When she wants to smell it she can but doesn t have to worry about spilling the whole bottle. Clary sage this is one of my favourite oils.

How to use essential oils during labor in this webinar learn basic tips for how to apply essential oils during labor and on using essential oils safely. The safest way to use essential oils is via an electric aromatherapy diffuser. Leave a reply cancel reply. This site uses akismet to reduce spam. Using essential oils during labor is safe as long as you use them as directed.

Melt down the shea butter in a pyrex or double boiler and as it cools add the essential oils. The use of essential oils during labor and delivery is a trend among patients seeking a more natural birth experience. If a doula client ahem or me is feeling nauseous or throwing up i pull out the lemon oil. Inhale during the transition phase to fight nausea. Combine peppermint and lavender with a carrier oil to make a message oil to soothe sore and tense muscles.